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Praise And Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part two focuses on why we sing and spend time in Praise & Worship.

[NORTHPOINT CHURCH VIDEO] -for the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at what we do here at Fire & Water, and in the broader picture what we do at church in general. -because church can be weird. If you’ve never been to church, if you’re not from that church, sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Methodist

What's So Amazing About Easter?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 23, 2008

We believe and receive and we go and show because God’s grace is amazing.

What’s So Amazing About Easter? John 20-21 Rev. Brian Bill 3/23/08 These four individuals have discovered that life is worth the living because the loving Lord is alive. That’s a pretty cool tradition that they’ve had – to meet at Starved Rock every Easter to watch the sunrise. This time it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being Ready For God's Answer

Contributed by Eric Lones on Jan 18, 2007

God cares about your unique situation, and he will answer your prayer, but not until you’re ready to receive it.

BEING READY FOR GOD’S ANSWER 1 There was a man named Elkanah who lived…in the hill country of Ephraim…2 Elkanah had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah did not. Now, already, you can see where there might be some, let’s say, issues to deal with in this story. First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word On Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 23, 2008

An examination of the what evangelism will cost those who are engaged in its practice.

Sermon Three: The Old Testament Prophets and the World of 2005 Jonah 1-4 God’s Word on Evangelism Introduction As a way of acknowledging the All-Star forward’s impact, Nike has hung a billboard of James on the side of a building near Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cavaliers that is 110 feet ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THE FIRST IN A FOUR PART SERIES: We can put a lot of time into thinking about how we want to furnish our homes; and don’t forget about the garage! We need to consider how we furnish our hearts! 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and speaks about how we can have our hearts

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME SERIES “Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth = B.I.B.L.E. <Home furnishings (use my little girl’s doll house)> -kitchen sink set and the fridge -bedroom suite -Living room suite -dining room suite -play ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Series on three destructive and unfortunate events that occur in church: Pt I - Hypocrisy.

The Unfortunate Things Christians Do. (Things that drive away church growth.) “The sermon you are about to hear is extremely unpleasant. In this story, not only is there no happy ending, there is no happy beginning, and very few happy things in the middle. This is because not very many happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Removing The Heart Of Stone

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

God can chisel away at our hard hearts and replace them with a new heart.

“Removing the Heart of Stone” Introduction: It was 103°F in Hell Creek, South Dakota, one day in September 1993. Dinosaur hunter Michael Hammer was amazed at what he saw. Sticking out of the ground were the remains of a Thescelosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur. The skeleton was almost ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Physical Rebuilding To Spiritual Renewal Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 19, 2008

Changing not jsut the outward but having our spiritual lives renewed

From Physical Rebuilding to Spiritual Renewal Intellectual Response – Nehemiah 8:1-8 Know your Need Know the Word Emotional Response – Nehemiah 8:9-12 Volitional Response – Nehemiah 8:13 -18 Slide 1 Introduction This week, I finally got to wear this blue striped shirt that I bought about 5 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Worship Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Mar 23, 2009

What we learn about genuine worship from Mary’s act of extravagant worship. Sources include, but not limited to, four Sermon Central messages cited at the end this entry.

Mary’s Worship (Lenten Series) Scripture: Mark 14:1-9 Introduction We began last week by looking at some of the stories or events that lead up to Easter - the time of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Last week we looked at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Today, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is The Problem? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

If our church vanished tomorrow, would our community notice…or even care? This question is a question we need to ask ourselves!

1. Joke/Story/Multiple choice question (powerpoint) a. I would like you to raise your hand if you think this is the primary purpose of our church. You can vote more than once. i. Our church‟s purpose is conduct worship services that help our people experience God. ii. Our church‟s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Little Jealousy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 15, 2004

This sermon deals with the explosive power of jealousy in a Christmas context.

Just A Little Jealousy GNLCC 12/5/04 1 Samuel 18:1-9 Matthew 2:1-18 Today we begin to observe the season of Advent. Advent means the coming of Christ to the world. It can refer to the first time Jesus came which is Christmas, or the second time he will come which will be the second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Herald Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

John came to point the way to the One who follow.

The Herald: A Voice in the Wilderness. Matthew Chapter 3 April 30th, 2006 We’re going to skip ahead in the book of Matthew just a little bit into the third chapter. In the first chapter we have the miraculous birth of Christ, born of a virgin and conceived by the Spirit. In the second chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Im Only Human

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Why do we do the wrong things when we know there wrong?

I want to start this morning by asking a few questions. • Raise your hands, who owns a radio? • How many listen to their radio? • How many listen to their radio in the car? • How many listen to their radio at home? I belong to the group that listens mostly in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Abide

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2014

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Abide John 15:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Abide.html 3 elements: The Vine, the branches, and the fruit. Jesus has just warned His followers that He is leaving, but that He will send His Spirit in His place. He will be up in heaven, but will send down a life line, a way to remain ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 2, 2015

In this sermon, we examine six different approaches to evangelism and how to be engaged in them. (Much from this sermon comes from Hybils’ Becoming A Contagious Christian, chapter 9)

Introduction: A. One day a five-year old boy ran to answer the telephone, and answering it said, “Hello.” 1. A woman asked him, “Is your mother home?” 2. “Yes,” the boy replied, “but she’s changing the baby’s diaper and can’t come to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ